Sweet Speared Shrimp

This shrimp standout is beloved by seafood shindiggers for two reasons. First, attendees will love it because of the fine flavors and attractiveness of the shrimp skewers and limes. Second, the dish is easy to prepare, giving a host or hostess more time to enjoy the shindig.

Level:
Easy

Yield:
12 skewers

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Ingredients

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

0.75 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

3/4 tsp. kosher salt

36 large shrimp

0.50 large red onion

2.50 c. hoisin sauce

3 limes

Directions

Soak your wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the broiler or light a medium-hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill.

Whisk together the oil, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.

Thread 3 shrimp onto a skewer, separating the shrimp with 2 or 3 pieces of red onion. Repeat until all the shrimp are skewered. Leave about 3 inches on the bottom of each for a handhold.

Brush the shrimp with hoisin sauce (use about 1/2 cup). If broiling, place the skewers on a broiling pan and place the pan about 4 inches from the heat. If grilling, place them on the grill. Broil or grill for 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp over, brush with another 1/2 cup of the hoisin sauce, and broil or grill for 3 minutes more.

Place the skewers on a serving platter. Swirl some of the remaining 1/2 cup of the hoisin sauce over the shrimp. Place the rest of the sauce in a small bowl on the platter. Decorate the platter with the lime wedges and serve.

Tips & Techniques

Hoisin sauce is a sweet brown sauce made from soybeans, garlic, and spices, and sometimes a hint of chile pepper. It’s available in Asian food markets and many supermarkets.